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Friedrich vs Rheem heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Friedrich and Rheem heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Friedrich model
$166/yr
28 models
Typical Rheem model
$166/yr
61 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Friedrich typical | Rheem typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $158 (14) | $156 (31) | Friedrich PROH40 T2 FD400-15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $177 (7) | $177 (15) | Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD400-15 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $237 (7) | $221 (15) | Friedrich PROH80 T2 FD400-15 · $158/yr |
Cheapest Friedrich models to run
- PROH40 T2 FD400-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROH40 T0 FD120-M 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROH40 T0 FD120-MSO 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROH50 T2 FD400-15 45 gal · $154/yr
- PROH50 T2 FD400-Z30 45 gal · $154/yr
Cheapest Rheem models to run
- PROPH40 T2 RH375-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROPH40 T2 RH400-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- XE40T10H22U0 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROPH40 T0 RH120-M 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROPH40 T0 RH120-MSO 36 gal · $142/yr
Questions
Are Friedrich or Rheem heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $166 a year to run.
What is the cheapest Friedrich heat pump water heater to run?
The Friedrich PROH40 T2 FD400-15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).
What is the cheapest Rheem heat pump water heater to run?
The Rheem PROPH40 T2 RH375-15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).